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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 56.60 and 32.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 56.60 and 32.31 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 56.60 = 32.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/56.60 = 32.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 56.60 × 32.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.81/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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