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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 49.26 and 17.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 49.26 and 17.66 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 49.26 = 17.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/49.26 = 17.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 49.26 × 17.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.69/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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