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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 48.98 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 48.98 and 16.64 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 48.98 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/48.98 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 48.98 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 815.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.03/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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