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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 61.62 and 32.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 61.62 and 32.12 is: 48.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 61.62 = 32.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/61.62 = 32.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 61.62 × 32.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.23/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.13

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