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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48.16 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48.16 and 16.89 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48.16 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48.16 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48.16 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.42/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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