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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.41, 48.60 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.41, 48.60 and 16.39 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.41 : 48.60 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.41/48.60 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.41x = 48.60 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.41x = 796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.55/32.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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