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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.26 and 11.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.26 and 11.89 is: 17.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.26 = 11.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.26 = 11.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.26 × 11.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573.81/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.83

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