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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 44.48 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 44.48 and 28.78 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 44.48 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/44.48 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 44.48 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 1,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280.13/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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