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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 48.87 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 48.87 and 17.39 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 48.87 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/48.87 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 48.87 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.97/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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