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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 44.56 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 44.56 and 19.00 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 44.56 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/44.56 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 44.56 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 846.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.48/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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