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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 44.58 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 44.58 and 23.10 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 44.58 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/44.58 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 44.58 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 1,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.80/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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