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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.48, 44.83 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.48, 44.83 and 24.70 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.48 : 44.83 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.48/44.83 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.48x = 44.83 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.48x = 1,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.95/32.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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