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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.18, 48.21 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.18, 48.21 and 18.63 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.18 : 48.21 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.18/48.21 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.18x = 48.21 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.18x = 898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.19/32.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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