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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.17 and 10.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.17 and 10.45 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.17 = 10.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.17 = 10.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.17 × 10.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.38/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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