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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 45.04 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 45.04 and 24.44 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 45.04 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/45.04 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 45.04 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 1,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.78/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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