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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.60 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.60 and 23.60 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.60 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.60 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.60 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.55/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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