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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 44.90 and 24.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 44.90 and 24.40 is: 33.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 44.90 = 24.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/44.90 = 24.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 44.90 × 24.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 1,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.56/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.65

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