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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.78, 54.96 and 32.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.78, 54.96 and 32.58 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.78 : 54.96 = 32.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.78/54.96 = 32.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.78x = 54.96 × 32.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.78x = 1,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.60/39.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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