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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 48.92 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 48.92 and 17.40 is: 26.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 48.92 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/48.92 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 48.92 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.12/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.06

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