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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 56.14 and 32.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 56.14 and 32.50 is: 44.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 56.14 = 32.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/56.14 = 32.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 56.14 × 32.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.55/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.82

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