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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.13, 56.76 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.13, 56.76 and 23.88 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.13 : 56.76 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.13/56.76 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.13x = 56.76 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.13x = 1,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.43/41.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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