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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.41 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.41 and 28.72 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.41 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.41 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.41 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.38/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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