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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 47.98 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 47.98 and 16.82 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 47.98 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/47.98 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 47.98 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.02/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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