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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 49.06 and 16.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 49.06 and 16.67 is: 25.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 49.06 = 16.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/49.06 = 16.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 49.06 × 16.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817.83/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.02

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