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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 49.44 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 49.44 and 32.49 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 49.44 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/49.44 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 49.44 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.31/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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