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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 49.10 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 49.10 and 19.26 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 49.10 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/49.10 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 49.10 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945.74/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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