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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 72 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 72 and 32 is: 48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 72 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/72 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 72 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 2,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48

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