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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 45 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 45 and 24.42 is: 33.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 45 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/45 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 45 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,098.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.90/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.70

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