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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 45.05 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 45.05 and 24.85 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 45.05 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/45.05 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 45.05 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 1,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.49/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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