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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 48.34 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 48.34 and 18.72 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 48.34 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/48.34 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 48.34 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.97/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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