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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 49.14 and 14.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 49.14 and 14.72 is: 22.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 49.14 = 14.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/49.14 = 14.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 49.14 × 14.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.34/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.08

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