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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.87, 193.30 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.87, 193.30 and 32.68 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.87 : 193.30 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.87/193.30 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.87x = 193.30 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.87x = 6,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.40/128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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