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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.61 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.61 and 32.90 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.61 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.61 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.61 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,993.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.75/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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