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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 49.46 and 19.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 49.46 and 19.44 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 49.46 = 19.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/49.46 = 19.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 49.46 × 19.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.41/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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