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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.89, 45.38 and 19.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.89, 45.38 and 19.78 is: 27.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.89 : 45.38 = 19.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.89/45.38 = 19.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.89x = 45.38 × 19.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.89x = 897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.44/32.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.29

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