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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.52, 44.55 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.52, 44.55 and 32.46 is: 44.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.52 : 44.55 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.52/44.55 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.52x = 44.55 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.52x = 1,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.09/32.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.47

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