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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 44.53 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 44.53 and 18.45 is: 25.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 44.53 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/44.53 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 44.53 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.49/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.46

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