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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 49.02 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 49.02 and 28.32 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 49.02 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/49.02 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 49.02 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.31/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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