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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 66.30 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 66.30 and 32.49 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 66.30 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/66.30 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 66.30 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154.09/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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