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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.45, 66.89 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.45, 66.89 and 32.96 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.45 : 66.89 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.45/66.89 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.45x = 66.89 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.45x = 2,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.69/48.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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