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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 47.95 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 47.95 and 18.47 is: 27.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 47.95 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/47.95 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 47.95 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 885.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.64/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.65

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