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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 49.03 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 49.03 and 19.16 is: 28.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 49.03 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/49.03 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 49.03 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.50/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.75

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