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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.71, 45.10 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.71, 45.10 and 23.48 is: 32.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.71 : 45.10 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.71/45.10 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.71x = 45.10 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.71x = 1,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.95/32.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.37

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