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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.63 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.63 and 28.74 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.63 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.63 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.63 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.63/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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