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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 48.36 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 48.36 and 23.68 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 48.36 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/48.36 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 48.36 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,145.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.16/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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