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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.36, 44.72 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.36, 44.72 and 28.12 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.36 : 44.72 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.36/44.72 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.36x = 44.72 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.36x = 1,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.53/32.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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