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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 48.97 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 48.97 and 12.35 is: 18.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 48.97 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/48.97 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 48.97 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604.78/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.53

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