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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 49.34 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 49.34 and 23.24 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 49.34 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/49.34 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 49.34 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.70/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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