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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 45.51 and 18.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 45.51 and 18.42 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 45.51 = 18.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/45.51 = 18.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 45.51 × 18.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.31/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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