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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 49.45 and 15.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 49.45 and 15.84 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 49.45 = 15.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/49.45 = 15.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 49.45 × 15.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.46/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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