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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 48.16 and 16.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 48.16 and 16.93 is: 25.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 48.16 = 16.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/48.16 = 16.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 48.16 × 16.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.35/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.37

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