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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 45.48 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 45.48 and 28.11 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 45.48 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/45.48 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 45.48 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.44/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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