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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 56.75 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 56.75 and 23.64 is: 32.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 56.75 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/56.75 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 56.75 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.69/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.62

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