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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.72, 51.83 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.72, 51.83 and 32.68 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.72 : 51.83 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.72/51.83 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.72x = 51.83 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.72x = 1,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.80/34.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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