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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 44.77 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 44.77 and 19.50 is: 26.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 44.77 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/44.77 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 44.77 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 872.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872.97/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.91

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