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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.23, 48.59 and 28.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.23, 48.59 and 28.33 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.23 : 48.59 = 28.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.23/48.59 = 28.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.23x = 48.59 × 28.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.23x = 1,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.55/32.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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