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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 45.23 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 45.23 and 32.90 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 45.23 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/45.23 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 45.23 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 1,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.90/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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