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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.91, 55.11 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.91, 55.11 and 32.17 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.91 : 55.11 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.91/55.11 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.91x = 55.11 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.91x = 1,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.89/39.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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