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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.19, 50.92 and 32.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.19, 50.92 and 32.81 is: 48.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.19 : 50.92 = 32.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.19/50.92 = 32.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.19x = 50.92 × 32.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.19x = 1,670.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.73/34.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.87

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