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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 56.76 and 32.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 56.76 and 32.96 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 56.76 = 32.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/56.76 = 32.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 56.76 × 32.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870.81/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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