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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.86 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.86 and 18.12 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.86 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.86 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.86 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.25/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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