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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.95, 49.17 and 32.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.95, 49.17 and 32.73 is: 48.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.95 : 49.17 = 32.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.95/49.17 = 32.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.95x = 49.17 × 32.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.95x = 1,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.33/32.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.84

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