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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 48.88 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 48.88 and 14.54 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 48.88 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/48.88 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 48.88 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710.72/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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