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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 55.70 and 32.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 55.70 and 32.12 is: 44.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 55.70 = 32.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/55.70 = 32.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 55.70 × 32.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 1,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.92/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.35

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