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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.80, 49.20 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.80, 49.20 and 16.75 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.80 : 49.20 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.80/49.20 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.80x = 49.20 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.80x = 824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.10/32.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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