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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 47.92 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 47.92 and 28.50 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 47.92 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/47.92 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 47.92 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 1,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.72/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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