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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 48.12 and 19.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 48.12 and 19.88 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 48.12 = 19.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/48.12 = 19.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 48.12 × 19.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956.63/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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