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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 45.23 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 45.23 and 23.57 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 45.23 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/45.23 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 45.23 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 1,065.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.73/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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