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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 48.77 and 9.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 48.77 and 9.38 is: 14.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 48.77 = 9.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/48.77 = 9.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 48.77 × 9.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.31/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.07

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