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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.95 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.95 and 19.19 is: 28.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.95 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.95 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.95 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.23/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.72

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