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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 44.55 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 44.55 and 23.08 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 44.55 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/44.55 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 44.55 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 1,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.21/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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