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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.50, 44.85 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.50, 44.85 and 17.95 is: 24.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.50 : 44.85 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.50/44.85 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.50x = 44.85 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.50x = 804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.95/32.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.77

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