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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.42 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.42 and 32.27 is: 48.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.42 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.42 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.42 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.75/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.41

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