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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.40 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.40 and 32.40 is: 44.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.40 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.40 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.40 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.16/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.63

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