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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 193.37 and 32.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 193.37 and 32.72 is: 49.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 193.37 = 32.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/193.37 = 32.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 193.37 × 32.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 6,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,325.94/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.07

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