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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.42, 48.56 and 15.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.42, 48.56 and 15.27 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.42 : 48.56 = 15.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.42/48.56 = 15.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.42x = 48.56 × 15.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.42x = 741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.43/32.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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