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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.03 and 16.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.03 and 16.86 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.03 = 16.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.03 = 16.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.03 × 16.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.55/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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