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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 65.92 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 65.92 and 32 is: 47.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 65.92 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/65.92 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 65.92 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,109.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.44/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.89

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