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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.94, 59.76 and 32.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.94, 59.76 and 32.35 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.94 : 59.76 = 32.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.94/59.76 = 32.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.94x = 59.76 × 32.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.94x = 1,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.24/39.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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