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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 49.31 and 19.37 is: 29.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 49.31 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/49.31 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 49.31 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.79/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.05

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