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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.85, 45.30 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.85, 45.30 and 28.23 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.85 : 45.30 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.85/45.30 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.85x = 45.30 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.85x = 1,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.82/32.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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