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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.82, 61.17 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.82, 61.17 and 32.23 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.82 : 61.17 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.82/61.17 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.82x = 61.17 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.82x = 1,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.65/40.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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