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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 48.39 and 10.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 48.39 and 10.89 is: 16.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 48.39 = 10.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/48.39 = 10.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 48.39 × 10.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.97/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.34

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