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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 48.17 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 48.17 and 19.14 is: 28.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 48.17 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/48.17 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 48.17 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922.14/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.67

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