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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.77, 49.14 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.77, 49.14 and 28.20 is: 42.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.77 : 49.14 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.77/49.14 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.77x = 49.14 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.77x = 1,385.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385.83/32.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.29

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