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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.62 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.62 and 32.97 is: 45.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.62 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.62 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.62 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.31/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.34

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