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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.89, 49.34 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.89, 49.34 and 18.44 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.89 : 49.34 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.89/49.34 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.89x = 49.34 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.89x = 910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.00/32.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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