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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 48.87 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 48.87 and 16.33 is: 24.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 48.87 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/48.87 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 48.87 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.05/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.49

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