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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.77 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.77 and 23.74 is: 32.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.77 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.77 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.77 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 1,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.78/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.73

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