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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 48.48 and 14.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 48.48 and 14.28 is: 21.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 48.48 = 14.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/48.48 = 14.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 48.48 × 14.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 692.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.29/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.43

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