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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 49.13 and 13.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 49.13 and 13.75 is: 20.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 49.13 = 13.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/49.13 = 13.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 49.13 × 13.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675.54/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.63

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