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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 55.93 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 55.93 and 32.46 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 55.93 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/55.93 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 55.93 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.61/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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