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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 45.17 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 45.17 and 24.95 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 45.17 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/45.17 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 45.17 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.73/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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