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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 48.56 and 15.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 48.56 and 15.24 is: 22.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 48.56 = 15.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/48.56 = 15.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 48.56 × 15.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 740.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.05/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.85

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