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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 45.03 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 45.03 and 24.06 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 45.03 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/45.03 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 45.03 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.42/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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