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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 49 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 49 and 28.80 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 49 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/49 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 49 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.20/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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