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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.57, 48.87 and 19.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.57, 48.87 and 19.73 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.57 : 48.87 = 19.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.57/48.87 = 19.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.57x = 48.87 × 19.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.57x = 963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963.96/32.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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