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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.43 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.43 and 24 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.43 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.43 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.43 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.32/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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