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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.04 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.04 and 19.24 is: 28.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.04 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.04 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.04 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.12/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.82

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