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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.75, 48.89 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.75, 48.89 and 28.70 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.75 : 48.89 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.75/48.89 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.75x = 48.89 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.75x = 1,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402.76/32.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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