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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.88, 49.27 and 19.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.88, 49.27 and 19.35 is: 29.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.88 : 49.27 = 19.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.88/49.27 = 19.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.88x = 49.27 × 19.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.88x = 953.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.37/32.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.00

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