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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.24, 54.17 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.24, 54.17 and 32.76 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.24 : 54.17 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.24/54.17 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.24x = 54.17 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.24x = 1,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.45/39.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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