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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48 and 24.44 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.88/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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