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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 48.47 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 48.47 and 32.60 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 48.47 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/48.47 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 48.47 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.12/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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