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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 11.22 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 49.31 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/49.31 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 49.31 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.02/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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