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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 44.72 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 44.72 and 23.19 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 44.72 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/44.72 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 44.72 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 1,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.72/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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