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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 48.60 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 48.60 and 32.55 is: 48.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 48.60 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/48.60 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 48.60 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.77/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.45

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