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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 44.90 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 44.90 and 18.73 is: 25.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 44.90 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/44.90 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 44.90 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.98/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.84

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