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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 48.30 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 48.30 and 28.44 is: 42.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 48.30 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/48.30 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 48.30 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.65/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.51

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