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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 45.52 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 45.52 and 18.43 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 45.52 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/45.52 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 45.52 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.89/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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