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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.70, 63.92 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.70, 63.92 and 32.60 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.70 : 63.92 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.70/63.92 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.70x = 63.92 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.70x = 2,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083.79/42.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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