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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48.06 and 24.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48.06 and 24.82 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48.06 = 24.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48.06 = 24.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48.06 × 24.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.73/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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