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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 48.09 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 48.09 and 24.48 is: 36.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 48.09 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/48.09 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 48.09 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.24/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.79

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