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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 49.14 and 12.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 49.14 and 12.46 is: 18.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 49.14 = 12.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/49.14 = 12.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 49.14 × 12.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611.98/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.69

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