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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 48.58 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 48.58 and 14.34 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 48.58 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/48.58 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 48.58 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696.78/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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