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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 48.06 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 48.06 and 32.52 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 48.06 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/48.06 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 48.06 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.91/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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