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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 49.36 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 49.36 and 17.74 is: 26.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 49.36 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/49.36 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 49.36 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.65/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.60

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