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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.10, 59.92 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.10, 59.92 and 32 is: 47.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.10 : 59.92 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.10/59.92 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.10x = 59.92 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.10x = 1,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917.44/40.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.82

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