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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.48, 44.82 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.48, 44.82 and 17.92 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.48 : 44.82 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.48/44.82 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.48x = 44.82 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.48x = 803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.21/32.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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