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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.16 and 14.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.16 and 14.99 is: 22.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.16 = 14.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.16 = 14.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.16 × 14.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721.81/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.47

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