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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 49.09 and 32.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 49.09 and 32.57 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 49.09 = 32.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/49.09 = 32.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 49.09 × 32.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.86/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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