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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.76 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.76 and 17.31 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.76 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.76 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.76 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.30/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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