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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 61.39 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 61.39 and 32.91 is: 49.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 61.39 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/61.39 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 61.39 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 2,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.16/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.35

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