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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 45.14 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 45.14 and 23.53 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 45.14 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/45.14 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 45.14 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.14/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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