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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 48.83 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 48.83 and 28.11 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 48.83 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/48.83 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 48.83 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 1,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.47/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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