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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 48.15 and 16.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 48.15 and 16.06 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 48.15 = 16.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/48.15 = 16.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 48.15 × 16.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.29/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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