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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 72.63 and 32.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 72.63 and 32.43 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 72.63 = 32.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/72.63 = 32.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 72.63 × 32.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 2,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.39/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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