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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 48.44 and 15.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 48.44 and 15.17 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 48.44 = 15.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/48.44 = 15.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 48.44 × 15.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.88/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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