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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 48.86 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 48.86 and 19.10 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 48.86 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/48.86 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 48.86 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933.23/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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