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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 49.50 and 19.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 49.50 and 19.28 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 49.50 = 19.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/49.50 = 19.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 49.50 × 19.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954.56/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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