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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 56.80 and 32.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 56.80 and 32.35 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 56.80 = 32.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/56.80 = 32.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 56.80 × 32.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 1,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837.48/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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