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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 49.16 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 49.16 and 16.54 is: 24.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 49.16 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/49.16 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 49.16 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.27/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.80

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