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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 48.07 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 48.07 and 18.35 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 48.07 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/48.07 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 48.07 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.08/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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