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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.84 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.84 and 32.96 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.84 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.84 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.84 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 2,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.98/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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