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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 45.20 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 45.20 and 32.23 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 45.20 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/45.20 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 45.20 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.80/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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