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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 48.25 and 19.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 48.25 and 19.31 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 48.25 = 19.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/48.25 = 19.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 48.25 × 19.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.49/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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