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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.20 and 11.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.20 and 11.86 is: 17.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.20 = 11.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.20 = 11.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.20 × 11.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.47/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.79

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