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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.82 and 9.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.82 and 9.73 is: 14.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.82 = 9.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.82 = 9.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.82 × 9.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.80/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.59

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