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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.93, 193.38 and 32.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.93, 193.38 and 32.74 is: 49.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.93 : 193.38 = 32.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.93/193.38 = 32.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.93x = 193.38 × 32.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.93x = 6,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331.26/128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.11

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