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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 47.97 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 47.97 and 28.89 is: 43.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 47.97 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/47.97 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 47.97 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 1,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.85/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.10

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