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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 49.01 and 19.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 49.01 and 19.15 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 49.01 = 19.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/49.01 = 19.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 49.01 × 19.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.54/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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