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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 48.54 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 48.54 and 14.34 is: 21.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 48.54 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/48.54 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 48.54 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.06/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.52

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