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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.95, 49.60 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.95, 49.60 and 28.54 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.95 : 49.60 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.95/49.60 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.95x = 49.60 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.95x = 1,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.19/32.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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