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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.53, 44.90 and 24.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.53, 44.90 and 24.37 is: 33.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.53 : 44.90 = 24.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.53/44.90 = 24.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.53x = 44.90 × 24.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.53x = 1,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.21/32.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.64

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