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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 49.66 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 49.66 and 28.94 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 49.66 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/49.66 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 49.66 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 1,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.16/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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