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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 44.27 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 44.27 and 17.53 is: 24.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 44.27 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/44.27 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 44.27 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.83/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.18

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