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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 44.88 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 44.88 and 28.65 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 44.88 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/44.88 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 44.88 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.81/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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