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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 48.03 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 48.03 and 14.89 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 48.03 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/48.03 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 48.03 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715.17/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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