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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.23, 48.36 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.23, 48.36 and 16.18 is: 24.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.23 : 48.36 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.23/48.36 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.23x = 48.36 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.23x = 782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.46/32.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.28

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