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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 48.16 and 11.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 48.16 and 11.84 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 48.16 = 11.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/48.16 = 11.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 48.16 × 11.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.31/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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