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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.81, 49.17 and 18.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.81, 49.17 and 18.37 is: 27.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.81 : 49.17 = 18.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.81/49.17 = 18.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.81x = 49.17 × 18.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.81x = 903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.16/32.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.53

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