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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 44.16 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 44.16 and 19.08 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 44.16 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/44.16 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 44.16 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.57/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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