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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 48.53 and 13.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 48.53 and 13.09 is: 19.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 48.53 = 13.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/48.53 = 13.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 48.53 × 13.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635.38/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.65

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