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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 48.20 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 48.20 and 28.26 is: 42.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 48.20 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/48.20 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 48.20 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361.99/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.15

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