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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 66.45 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 66.45 and 32.60 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 66.45 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/66.45 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 66.45 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 2,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.56/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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