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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 45.15 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 45.15 and 18.17 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 45.15 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/45.15 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 45.15 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.22/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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