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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 48.22 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 48.22 and 18.72 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 48.22 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/48.22 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 48.22 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.34/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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