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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 45.18 and 23.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 45.18 and 23.04 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 45.18 = 23.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/45.18 = 23.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 45.18 × 23.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.95/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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