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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 44.90 and 32.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 44.90 and 32.36 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 44.90 = 32.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/44.90 = 32.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 44.90 × 32.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.96/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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