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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 67.27 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 67.27 and 32.41 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 67.27 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/67.27 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 67.27 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 2,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.22/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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