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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 48.06 and 14.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 48.06 and 14.01 is: 21.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 48.06 = 14.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/48.06 = 14.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 48.06 × 14.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673.14/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.02

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