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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 48.95 and 14.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 48.95 and 14.58 is: 21.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 48.95 = 14.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/48.95 = 14.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 48.95 × 14.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.62/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.88

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