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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.18, 44.14 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.18, 44.14 and 28.54 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.18 : 44.14 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.18/44.14 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.18x = 44.14 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.18x = 1,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.76/32.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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