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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.67, 59.56 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.67, 59.56 and 32.45 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.67 : 59.56 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.67/59.56 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.67x = 59.56 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.67x = 1,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932.34/39.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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