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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.09 and 10.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.09 and 10.69 is: 16.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.09 = 10.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.09 = 10.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.09 × 10.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.00/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.03

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