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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.96, 60.08 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.96, 60.08 and 32.45 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.96 : 60.08 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.96/60.08 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.96x = 60.08 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.96x = 1,949.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.13/39.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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