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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48.17 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48.17 and 18.56 is: 27.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48.17 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48.17 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48.17 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.15/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.87

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