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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 57.08 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 57.08 and 33.52 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 57.08 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/57.08 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 57.08 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.32/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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