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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 48.93 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 48.93 and 19.82 is: 29.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 48.93 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/48.93 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 48.93 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969.79/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.68

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