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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 48.17 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 48.17 and 14.08 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 48.17 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/48.17 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 48.17 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.23/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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