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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 45.18 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 45.18 and 24.48 is: 33.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 45.18 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/45.18 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 45.18 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 1,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.01/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.85

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