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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 48.96 and 19.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 48.96 and 19.02 is: 28.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 48.96 = 19.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/48.96 = 19.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 48.96 × 19.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 930.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930.97/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.52

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