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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 48.77 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 48.77 and 28.81 is: 43.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 48.77 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/48.77 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 48.77 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 1,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405.06/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.11

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