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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 48.68 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 48.68 and 17.27 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 48.68 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/48.68 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 48.68 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.37/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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