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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 45.36 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 45.36 and 19.05 is: 26.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 45.36 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/45.36 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 45.36 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.94/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.29

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