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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.71, 49.32 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.71, 49.32 and 32.33 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.71 : 49.32 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.71/49.32 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.71x = 49.32 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.71x = 1,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.52/32.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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