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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 48.90 and 13.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 48.90 and 13.37 is: 20.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 48.90 = 13.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/48.90 = 13.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 48.90 × 13.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653.60/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.03

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