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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.34, 48.52 and 10.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.34, 48.52 and 10.97 is: 16.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.34 : 48.52 = 10.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.34/48.52 = 10.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.34x = 48.52 × 10.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.34x = 532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.16/32.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.45

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