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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 48.18 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 48.18 and 16.07 is: 24.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 48.18 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/48.18 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 48.18 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.25/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.11

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