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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 48.05 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 48.05 and 19.26 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 48.05 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/48.05 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 48.05 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925.44/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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