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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 67.52 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 67.52 and 32.84 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 67.52 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/67.52 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 67.52 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 2,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.86/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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