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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.81, 49.28 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.81, 49.28 and 32.27 is: 48.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.81 : 49.28 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.81/49.28 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.81x = 49.28 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.81x = 1,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.86/32.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.46

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