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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129, 193.50 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129, 193.50 and 32.81 is: 49.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129 : 193.50 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129/193.50 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129x = 193.50 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129x = 6,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349.22/129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.22

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