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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.32, 48.48 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.32, 48.48 and 17.09 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.32 : 48.48 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.32/48.48 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.32x = 48.48 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.32x = 828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.36/32.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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