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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.40 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.40 and 24.45 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.40 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.40 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.40 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.58/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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