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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.87, 45.40 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.87, 45.40 and 28.78 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.87 : 45.40 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.87/45.40 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.87x = 45.40 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.87x = 1,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.39/32.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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