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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 49.17 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 49.17 and 28.64 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 49.17 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/49.17 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 49.17 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407.98/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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