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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 44.17 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 44.17 and 18.01 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 44.17 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/44.17 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 44.17 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.44/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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