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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.85, 49.25 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.85, 49.25 and 17.63 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.85 : 49.25 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.85/49.25 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.85x = 49.25 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.85x = 867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.94/32.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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