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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 48.83 and 28.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 48.83 and 28.67 is: 42.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 48.83 = 28.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/48.83 = 28.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 48.83 × 28.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.78/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.79

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