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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 48.73 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 48.73 and 19.69 is: 29.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 48.73 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/48.73 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 48.73 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959.49/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.51

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