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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 45.24 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 45.24 and 23.10 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 45.24 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/45.24 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 45.24 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 1,045.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.04/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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