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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 48.64 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 48.64 and 28.57 is: 42.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 48.64 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/48.64 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 48.64 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 1,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.64/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.60

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