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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 59.80 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 59.80 and 32.65 is: 48.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 59.80 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/59.80 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 59.80 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 1,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.47/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.86

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