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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.57, 48.77 and 19.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.57, 48.77 and 19.00 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.57 : 48.77 = 19.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.57/48.77 = 19.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.57x = 48.77 × 19.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.57x = 926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.67/32.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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