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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.73, 49.10 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.73, 49.10 and 23.64 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.73 : 49.10 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.73/49.10 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.73x = 49.10 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.73x = 1,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.61/32.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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