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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 48.30 and 9.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 48.30 and 9.39 is: 14.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 48.30 = 9.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/48.30 = 9.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 48.30 × 9.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453.35/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.08

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