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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 61.52 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 61.52 and 32.15 is: 48.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 61.52 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/61.52 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 61.52 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 1,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.40/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.11

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