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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 45.32 and 32.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 45.32 and 32.26 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 45.32 = 32.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/45.32 = 32.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 45.32 × 32.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 1,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.02/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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