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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.68, 54.70 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.68, 54.70 and 32.76 is: 45.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.68 : 54.70 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.68/54.70 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.68x = 54.70 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.68x = 1,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.97/39.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.16

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