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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 48.13 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 48.13 and 11.52 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 48.13 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/48.13 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 48.13 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.65/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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