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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 48.02 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 48.02 and 13.99 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 48.02 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/48.02 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 48.02 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671.80/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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