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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 48.16 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 48.16 and 16.88 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 48.16 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/48.16 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 48.16 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.94/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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