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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 49 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 49 and 23.68 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 49 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/49 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 49 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.32/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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