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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.96, 67.62 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.96, 67.62 and 32.64 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.96 : 67.62 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.96/67.62 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.96x = 67.62 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.96x = 2,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.12/48.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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