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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.44 and 19.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.44 and 19.92 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.44 = 19.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.44 = 19.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.44 × 19.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.24/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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