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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 48.99 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 48.99 and 32.67 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 48.99 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/48.99 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 48.99 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 1,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.50/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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