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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.71, 49.08 and 32.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.71, 49.08 and 32.61 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.71 : 49.08 = 32.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.71/49.08 = 32.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.71x = 49.08 × 32.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.71x = 1,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.50/32.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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