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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 49.45 and 14.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 49.45 and 14.94 is: 22.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 49.45 = 14.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/49.45 = 14.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 49.45 × 14.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.78/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.39

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