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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.19, 66.47 and 32.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.19, 66.47 and 32.62 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.19 : 66.47 = 32.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.19/66.47 = 32.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.19x = 66.47 × 32.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.19x = 2,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.17/48.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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