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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.53, 66.89 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.53, 66.89 and 32.13 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.53 : 66.89 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.53/66.89 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.53x = 66.89 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.53x = 2,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.26/48.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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