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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.86 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.86 and 28.94 is: 39.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.86 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.86 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.86 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.02/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.84

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