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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 48.98 and 11.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 48.98 and 11.28 is: 16.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 48.98 = 11.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/48.98 = 11.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 48.98 × 11.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.49/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.92

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