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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.81 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.81 and 18.66 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.81 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.81 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.81 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.15/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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