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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 65.80 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 65.80 and 32.49 is: 48.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 65.80 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/65.80 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 65.80 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 2,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138.13/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.61

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