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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 49.17 and 19.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 49.17 and 19.24 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 49.17 = 19.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/49.17 = 19.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 49.17 × 19.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.03/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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