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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 44.64 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 44.64 and 17.79 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 44.64 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/44.64 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 44.64 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.26/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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