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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 48.09 and 19.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 48.09 and 19.23 is: 28.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 48.09 = 19.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/48.09 = 19.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 48.09 × 19.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.77/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.84

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