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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 61.34 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 61.34 and 32.85 is: 49.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 61.34 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/61.34 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 61.34 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 2,014.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014.85/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.20

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