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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 48.17 and 13.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 48.17 and 13.86 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 48.17 = 13.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/48.17 = 13.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 48.17 × 13.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.57/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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