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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 48.78 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 48.78 and 28.13 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 48.78 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/48.78 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 48.78 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.94/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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