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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.90, 52.10 and 32.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.90, 52.10 and 32.62 is: 48.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.90 : 52.10 = 32.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.90/52.10 = 32.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.90x = 52.10 × 32.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.90x = 1,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.50/34.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.70

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