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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 47.85 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 47.85 and 28.04 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 47.85 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/47.85 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 47.85 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.71/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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