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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.82 and 13.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.82 and 13.28 is: 19.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.82 = 13.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.82 = 13.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.82 × 13.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648.33/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.92

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