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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.45, 58.87 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.45, 58.87 and 32.70 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.45 : 58.87 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.45/58.87 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.45x = 58.87 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.45x = 1,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.05/39.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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