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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.53, 48.70 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.53, 48.70 and 23.98 is: 35.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.53 : 48.70 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.53/48.70 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.53x = 48.70 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.53x = 1,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.83/32.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.90

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