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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 44.98 and 32.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 44.98 and 32.00 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 44.98 = 32.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/44.98 = 32.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 44.98 × 32.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.15/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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