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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 48.78 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 48.78 and 28.60 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 48.78 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/48.78 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 48.78 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 1,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.11/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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