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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 44.38 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 44.38 and 18.34 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 44.38 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/44.38 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 44.38 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.93/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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