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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 66.69 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 66.69 and 32.52 is: 48.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 66.69 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/66.69 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 66.69 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 2,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.76/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.65

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