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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 49.19 and 12.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 49.19 and 12.50 is: 18.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 49.19 = 12.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/49.19 = 12.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 49.19 × 12.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.57/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.74

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