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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 48.60 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 48.60 and 28.16 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 48.60 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/48.60 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 48.60 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 1,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368.58/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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