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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.59 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.59 and 24.93 is: 34.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.59 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.59 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.59 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.62/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.41

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