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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 45.09 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 45.09 and 18.85 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 45.09 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/45.09 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 45.09 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.95/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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