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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.50, 48.75 and 14.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.50, 48.75 and 14.22 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.50 : 48.75 = 14.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.50/48.75 = 14.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.50x = 48.75 × 14.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.50x = 692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.98/32.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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