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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.65, 67.17 and 32.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.65, 67.17 and 32.30 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.65 : 67.17 = 32.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.65/67.17 = 32.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.65x = 67.17 × 32.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.65x = 2,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.68/48.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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