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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 69.12 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 69.12 and 32.49 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 69.12 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/69.12 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 69.12 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.28/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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