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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 49.36 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 49.36 and 11.54 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 49.36 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/49.36 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 49.36 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.34/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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