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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 60.06 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 60.06 and 32.10 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 60.06 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/60.06 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 60.06 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.93/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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