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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 48.64 and 12.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 48.64 and 12.15 is: 18.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 48.64 = 12.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/48.64 = 12.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 48.64 × 12.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.73/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.20

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