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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 48.97 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 48.97 and 16.40 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 48.97 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/48.97 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 48.97 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.11/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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