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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 44.86 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 44.86 and 32.68 is: 44.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 44.86 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/44.86 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 44.86 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.02/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.79

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