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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.21, 60.36 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.21, 60.36 and 32.65 is: 49.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.21 : 60.36 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.21/60.36 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.21x = 60.36 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.21x = 1,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.75/40.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.01

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