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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.30, 48.41 and 17.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.30, 48.41 and 17.85 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.30 : 48.41 = 17.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.30/48.41 = 17.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.30x = 48.41 × 17.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.30x = 864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.12/32.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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