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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 49.32 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 49.32 and 16.92 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 49.32 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/49.32 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 49.32 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.49/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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