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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.12 and 19.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.12 and 19.91 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.12 = 19.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.12 = 19.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.12 × 19.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958.11/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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