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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.76, 54.72 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.76, 54.72 and 32.50 is: 44.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.76 : 54.72 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.76/54.72 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.76x = 54.72 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.76x = 1,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.40/39.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.73

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