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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 55.46 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 55.46 and 32.50 is: 44.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 55.46 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/55.46 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 55.46 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 1,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.45/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.70

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