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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 44.86 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 44.86 and 32.44 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 44.86 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/44.86 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 44.86 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 1,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.26/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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