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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.11, 48.16 and 14.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.11, 48.16 and 14.09 is: 21.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.11 : 48.16 = 14.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.11/48.16 = 14.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.11x = 48.16 × 14.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.11x = 678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.57/32.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.13

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