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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 49.44 and 11.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 49.44 and 11.29 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 49.44 = 11.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/49.44 = 11.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 49.44 × 11.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.05/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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