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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 61.41 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 61.41 and 32.41 is: 48.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 61.41 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/61.41 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 61.41 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 1,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.30/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.57

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