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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.47 and 18.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.47 and 18.40 is: 25.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.47 = 18.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.47 = 18.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.47 × 18.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.58/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.39

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