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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 48.08 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 48.08 and 14.03 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 48.08 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/48.08 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 48.08 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.56/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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