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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 56.57 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 56.57 and 32.86 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 56.57 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/56.57 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 56.57 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858.83/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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