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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.53, 48.77 and 15.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.53, 48.77 and 15.40 is: 23.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.53 : 48.77 = 15.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.53/48.77 = 15.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.53x = 48.77 × 15.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.53x = 751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751.06/32.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.09

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