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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 45.02 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 45.02 and 23.42 is: 32.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 45.02 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/45.02 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 45.02 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.37/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.33

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