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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 48.38 and 10.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 48.38 and 10.88 is: 16.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 48.38 = 10.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/48.38 = 10.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 48.38 × 10.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.37/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.32

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