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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 44.65 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 44.65 and 17.80 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 44.65 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/44.65 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 44.65 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.46/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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