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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 48.12 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 48.12 and 16.05 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 48.12 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/48.12 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 48.12 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 772.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.33/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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