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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48.08 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48.08 and 28.01 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48.08 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48.08 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48.08 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.39/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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