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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.89 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.89 and 32.77 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.89 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.89 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.89 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 2,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.84/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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