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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 49.11 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 49.11 and 17.58 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 49.11 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/49.11 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 49.11 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.35/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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