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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 49.04 and 19.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 49.04 and 19.25 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 49.04 = 19.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/49.04 = 19.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 49.04 × 19.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 944.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.02/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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