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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 44.18 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 44.18 and 28.53 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 44.18 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/44.18 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 44.18 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 1,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.46/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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