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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 55.20 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 55.20 and 32.68 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 55.20 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/55.20 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 55.20 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 1,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.50/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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