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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.59 and 32.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.59 and 32.63 is: 49.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.59 = 32.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.59 = 32.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.59 × 32.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 1,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.04/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.14

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