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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 66.83 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 66.83 and 32.45 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 66.83 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/66.83 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 66.83 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 2,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.14/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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