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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.59, 185.37 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.59, 185.37 and 32.28 is: 48.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.59 : 185.37 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.59/185.37 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.59x = 185.37 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.59x = 5,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984.47/123.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.42

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