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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 48.23 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 48.23 and 16.88 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 48.23 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/48.23 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 48.23 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.31/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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