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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 53.64 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 53.64 and 32.45 is: 48.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 53.64 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/53.64 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 53.64 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.35/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.53

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