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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 44.65 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 44.65 and 32.39 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 44.65 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/44.65 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 44.65 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,445.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.99/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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