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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 60.49 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 60.49 and 32.27 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 60.49 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/60.49 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 60.49 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 1,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.01/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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