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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 47.96 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 47.96 and 17.55 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 47.96 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/47.96 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 47.96 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.61/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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