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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 44.49 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 44.49 and 23.64 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 44.49 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/44.49 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 44.49 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.74/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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