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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 44.78 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 44.78 and 24.66 is: 34.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 44.78 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/44.78 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 44.78 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 1,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.27/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.04

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