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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.81, 44.69 and 32.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.81, 44.69 and 32.72 is: 44.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.81 : 44.69 = 32.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.81/44.69 = 32.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.81x = 44.69 × 32.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.81x = 1,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.26/32.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.57

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