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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.65, 63.89 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.65, 63.89 and 32.52 is: 48.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.65 : 63.89 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.65/63.89 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.65x = 63.89 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.65x = 2,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.78/42.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.71

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