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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 48.76 and 8.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 48.76 and 8.46 is: 12.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 48.76 = 8.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/48.76 = 8.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 48.76 × 8.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412.65/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.69

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