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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 49.49 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 49.49 and 24 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 49.49 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/49.49 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 49.49 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.64/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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