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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 48.20 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 48.20 and 28.80 is: 43.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 48.20 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/48.20 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 48.20 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 1,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.16/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.22

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