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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 54.42 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 54.42 and 32.11 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 54.42 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/54.42 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 54.42 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 1,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747.43/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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