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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.18, 48.25 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.18, 48.25 and 14.16 is: 21.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.18 : 48.25 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.18/48.25 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.18x = 48.25 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.18x = 683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.07/32.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.23

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