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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.50, 48.78 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.50, 48.78 and 18.04 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.50 : 48.78 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.50/48.78 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.50x = 48.78 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.50x = 879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.99/32.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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