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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.23, 48.28 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.23, 48.28 and 16.96 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.23 : 48.28 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.23/48.28 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.23x = 48.28 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.23x = 818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.83/32.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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