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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 48.87 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 48.87 and 32.67 is: 45.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 48.87 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/48.87 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 48.87 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.58/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.14

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