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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.72, 48.84 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.72, 48.84 and 28.66 is: 42.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.72 : 48.84 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.72/48.84 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.72x = 48.84 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.72x = 1,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.75/32.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.78

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