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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.29, 48.15 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.29, 48.15 and 28.88 is: 43.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.29 : 48.15 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.29/48.15 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.29x = 48.15 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.29x = 1,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.33/32.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.06

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