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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 48.56 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 48.56 and 32.56 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 48.56 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/48.56 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 48.56 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.11/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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