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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 10.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 10.05 is: 15.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 49.31 = 10.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/49.31 = 10.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 49.31 × 10.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.57/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.08

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