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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 48.71 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 48.71 and 18.94 is: 28.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 48.71 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/48.71 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 48.71 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.57/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.42

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