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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 49 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 49 and 19.16 is: 28.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 49 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/49 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 49 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938.84/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.69

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