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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.59, 67.09 and 32.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.59, 67.09 and 32.29 is: 44.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.59 : 67.09 = 32.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.59/67.09 = 32.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.59x = 67.09 × 32.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.59x = 2,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166.34/48.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.58

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