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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 48.09 and 14.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 48.09 and 14.04 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 48.09 = 14.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/48.09 = 14.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 48.09 × 14.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.18/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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