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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 17.98 is: 24.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.90 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.90 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.90 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.34/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.81

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