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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 56.83 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 56.83 and 23.71 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 56.83 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/56.83 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 56.83 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.44/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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