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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 48.96 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 48.96 and 32.45 is: 48.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 48.96 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/48.96 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 48.96 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.51/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.96

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