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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 48.90 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 48.90 and 17.39 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 48.90 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/48.90 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 48.90 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.37/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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