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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 44.75 and 24.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 44.75 and 24.23 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 44.75 = 24.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/44.75 = 24.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 44.75 × 24.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.17/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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