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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.19 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.19 and 13.13 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.19 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.19 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.19 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632.49/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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