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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.90, 45.39 and 19.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.90, 45.39 and 19.79 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.90 : 45.39 = 19.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.90/45.39 = 19.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.90x = 45.39 × 19.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.90x = 898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.04/32.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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