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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 49.02 and 16.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 49.02 and 16.43 is: 24.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 49.02 = 16.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/49.02 = 16.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 49.02 × 16.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.07/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.64

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