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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.56 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.56 and 32 is: 48.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.56 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.56 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.56 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 4,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273.92/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.02

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