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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.96 and 32.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.96 and 32.07 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.96 = 32.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.96 = 32.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.96 × 32.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.26/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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