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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 48.90 and 19.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 48.90 and 19.12 is: 28.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 48.90 = 19.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/48.90 = 19.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 48.90 × 19.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934.97/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.63

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