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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 61.72 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 61.72 and 32.23 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 61.72 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/61.72 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 61.72 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 1,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.24/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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