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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 45.17 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 45.17 and 18.18 is: 25.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 45.17 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/45.17 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 45.17 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 821.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.26/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.09

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