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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 44.75 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 44.75 and 24.14 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 44.75 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/44.75 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 44.75 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.14/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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