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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.43, 44.75 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.43, 44.75 and 17.87 is: 24.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.43 : 44.75 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.43/44.75 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.43x = 44.75 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.43x = 799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.74/32.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.66

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