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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 49.03 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 49.03 and 14.65 is: 21.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 49.03 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/49.03 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 49.03 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.29/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.97

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