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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 48.15 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 48.15 and 28.84 is: 43.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 48.15 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/48.15 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 48.15 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 1,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.65/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.17

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