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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.77 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.77 and 17.31 is: 25.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.77 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.77 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.77 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.12/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.95

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