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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 44.83 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 44.83 and 32.64 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 44.83 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/44.83 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 44.83 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.25/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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