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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 49.12 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 49.12 and 16.72 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 49.12 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/49.12 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 49.12 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.29/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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