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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 45.02 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 45.02 and 28.62 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 45.02 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/45.02 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 45.02 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.47/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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