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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.86, 49.31 and 19.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.86, 49.31 and 19.34 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.86 : 49.31 = 19.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.86/49.31 = 19.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.86x = 49.31 × 19.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.86x = 953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.57/32.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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