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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 45.40 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 45.40 and 19.09 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 45.40 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/45.40 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 45.40 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.70/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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