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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 49 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 49 and 17.23 is: 25.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 49 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/49 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 49 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 844.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.27/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.85

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