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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 49.25 and 16.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 49.25 and 16.81 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 49.25 = 16.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/49.25 = 16.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 49.25 × 16.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.93/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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