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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 49.38 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 49.38 and 16.88 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 49.38 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/49.38 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 49.38 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.22/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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