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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 61.45 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 61.45 and 32.41 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 61.45 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/61.45 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 61.45 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 1,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.59/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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