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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 44.52 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 44.52 and 19.32 is: 26.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 44.52 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/44.52 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 44.52 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.13/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.67

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