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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 49.08 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 49.08 and 17.46 is: 26.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 49.08 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/49.08 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 49.08 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.94/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.19

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