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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.43, 48.51 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.43, 48.51 and 28.19 is: 42.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.43 : 48.51 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.43/48.51 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.43x = 48.51 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.43x = 1,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.50/32.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.17

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