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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 56.08 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 56.08 and 32.91 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 56.08 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/56.08 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 56.08 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 1,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.42/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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