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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 57.03 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 57.03 and 23.84 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 57.03 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/57.03 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 57.03 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.68/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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