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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.78, 63.95 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.78, 63.95 and 32.66 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.78 : 63.95 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.78/63.95 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.78x = 63.95 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.78x = 2,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088.61/42.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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