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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 49.24 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 49.24 and 14.80 is: 22.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 49.24 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/49.24 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 49.24 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728.75/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.19

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