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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.02, 48.02 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.02, 48.02 and 18.34 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.02 : 48.02 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.02/48.02 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.02x = 48.02 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.02x = 880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.69/32.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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