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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 49.23 and 19.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 49.23 and 19.82 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 49.23 = 19.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/49.23 = 19.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 49.23 × 19.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.86/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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