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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 48.63 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 48.63 and 16.41 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 48.63 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/48.63 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 48.63 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.02/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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