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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.23 and 32.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.23 and 32.88 is: 49.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.23 = 32.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.23 = 32.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.23 × 32.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210.52/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.39

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