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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 48.68 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 48.68 and 32.55 is: 44.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 48.68 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/48.68 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 48.68 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.53/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.95

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