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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 45.10 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 45.10 and 17.93 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 45.10 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/45.10 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 45.10 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.34/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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