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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 57.30 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 57.30 and 32.28 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 57.30 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/57.30 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 57.30 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.64/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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