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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 48.40 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 48.40 and 18.73 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 48.40 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/48.40 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 48.40 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906.55/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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