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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 49.49 and 15.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 49.49 and 15.88 is: 23.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 49.49 = 15.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/49.49 = 15.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 49.49 × 15.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.90/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.82

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