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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 44.80 and 17.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 44.80 and 17.91 is: 24.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 44.80 = 17.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/44.80 = 17.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 44.80 × 17.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.13/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.71

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