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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.48 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.48 and 19.16 is: 26.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.48 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.48 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.48 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.17/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.44

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