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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.33, 48.46 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.33, 48.46 and 23.78 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.33 : 48.46 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.33/48.46 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.33x = 48.46 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.33x = 1,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.38/32.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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