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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 48.55 and 11.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 48.55 and 11.01 is: 16.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 48.55 = 11.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/48.55 = 11.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 48.55 × 11.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.54/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.50

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