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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.52, 68.34 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.52, 68.34 and 32.05 is: 44.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.52 : 68.34 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.52/68.34 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.52x = 68.34 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.52x = 2,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.12/49.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.22

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