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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.85, 49.08 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.85, 49.08 and 28.73 is: 42.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.85 : 49.08 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.85/49.08 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.85x = 49.08 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.85x = 1,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410.30/32.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.93

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