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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.19 and 15.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.19 and 15.01 is: 22.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.19 = 15.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.19 = 15.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.19 × 15.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.17/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.51

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