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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 48.80 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 48.80 and 23.50 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 48.80 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/48.80 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 48.80 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 1,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.80/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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