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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 48.45 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 48.45 and 24.67 is: 37.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 48.45 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/48.45 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 48.45 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.26/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.05

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