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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 48.99 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 48.99 and 17.44 is: 26.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 48.99 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/48.99 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 48.99 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.33/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.16

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