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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.56 and 28.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.56 and 28.92 is: 39.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.56 = 28.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.56 = 28.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.56 × 28.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.60/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.98

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