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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 45.19 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 45.19 and 23.55 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 45.19 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/45.19 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 45.19 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.22/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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