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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 48.64 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 48.64 and 14.40 is: 21.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 48.64 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/48.64 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 48.64 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 700.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700.42/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.58

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