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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.84, 59.49 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.84, 59.49 and 32.15 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.84 : 59.49 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.84/59.49 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.84x = 59.49 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.84x = 1,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.75/39.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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