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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 193.11 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 193.11 and 32.55 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 193.11 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/193.11 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 193.11 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 6,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284.88/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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