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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.28 and 10.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.28 and 10.81 is: 16.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.28 = 10.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.28 = 10.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.28 × 10.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.91/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.21

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