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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.38, 48.56 and 15.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.38, 48.56 and 15.28 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.38 : 48.56 = 15.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.38/48.56 = 15.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.38x = 48.56 × 15.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.38x = 741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.80/32.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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