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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.82, 44.90 and 32.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.82, 44.90 and 32.82 is: 44.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.82 : 44.90 = 32.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.82/44.90 = 32.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.82x = 44.90 × 32.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.82x = 1,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473.45/32.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.90

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