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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 49.02 and 17.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 49.02 and 17.50 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 49.02 = 17.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/49.02 = 17.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 49.02 × 17.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.85/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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