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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 45.00 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 45.00 and 18.06 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 45.00 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/45.00 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 45.00 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.52/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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