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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 48.10 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 48.10 and 18.51 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 48.10 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/48.10 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 48.10 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890.24/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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