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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.79 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.79 and 32 is: 44.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.79 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.79 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.79 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433.28/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.05

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