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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.93, 49.39 and 13.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.93, 49.39 and 13.65 is: 20.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.93 : 49.39 = 13.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.93/49.39 = 13.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.93x = 49.39 × 13.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.93x = 674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.14/32.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.47

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