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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.96 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.96 and 18.48 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.96 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.96 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.96 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886.30/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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