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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 56.35 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 56.35 and 32.13 is: 44.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 56.35 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/56.35 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 56.35 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.45/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.28

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