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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.35, 48.56 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.35, 48.56 and 28.60 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.35 : 48.56 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.35/48.56 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.35x = 48.56 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.35x = 1,388.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.82/32.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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