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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 49.02 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 49.02 and 19.12 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 49.02 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/49.02 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 49.02 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.02/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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