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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 48.03 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 48.03 and 16.83 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 48.03 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/48.03 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 48.03 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.14/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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