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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.30, 48.75 and 32.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.30, 48.75 and 32.30 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.30 : 48.75 = 32.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.30/48.75 = 32.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.30x = 48.75 × 32.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.30x = 1,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.62/32.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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