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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.46, 55.91 and 32.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.46, 55.91 and 32.62 is: 48.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.46 : 55.91 = 32.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.46/55.91 = 32.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.46x = 55.91 × 32.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.46x = 1,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.48/37.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.68

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