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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 45.02 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 45.02 and 32.44 is: 44.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 45.02 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/45.02 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 45.02 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460.45/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.47

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