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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.70, 68.58 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.70, 68.58 and 32.45 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.70 : 68.58 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.70/68.58 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.70x = 68.58 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.70x = 2,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.08/49.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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