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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 48.79 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 48.79 and 23.57 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 48.79 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/48.79 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 48.79 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 1,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.98/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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