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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.33, 92.06 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.33, 92.06 and 32.49 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.33 : 92.06 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.33/92.06 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.33x = 92.06 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.33x = 2,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.03/61.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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