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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 49.11 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 49.11 and 18.30 is: 27.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 49.11 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/49.11 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 49.11 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.71/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.44

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