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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 50.90 and 32.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 50.90 and 32.63 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 50.90 = 32.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/50.90 = 32.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 50.90 × 32.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 1,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.45/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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