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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 45.37 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 45.37 and 19.07 is: 26.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 45.37 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/45.37 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 45.37 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.93/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.31

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