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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 48.63 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 48.63 and 32.84 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 48.63 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/48.63 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 48.63 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.01/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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