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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.90, 49.41 and 17.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.90, 49.41 and 17.69 is: 26.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.90 : 49.41 = 17.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.90/49.41 = 17.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.90x = 49.41 × 17.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.90x = 873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.82/32.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.56

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