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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 60.88 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 60.88 and 32.50 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 60.88 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/60.88 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 60.88 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.30/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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