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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 44.62 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 44.62 and 23.60 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 44.62 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/44.62 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 44.62 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 1,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053.03/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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