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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 49.27 and 9.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 49.27 and 9.71 is: 14.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 49.27 = 9.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/49.27 = 9.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 49.27 × 9.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478.41/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.57

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