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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 48.40 and 19.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 48.40 and 19.42 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 48.40 = 19.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/48.40 = 19.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 48.40 × 19.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.94/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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