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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 48.98 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 48.98 and 19.13 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 48.98 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/48.98 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 48.98 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936.65/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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