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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 48.22 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 48.22 and 16.94 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 48.22 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/48.22 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 48.22 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.97/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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