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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 48.50 and 16.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 48.50 and 16.32 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 48.50 = 16.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/48.50 = 16.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 48.50 × 16.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.52/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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