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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.33, 57.12 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.33, 57.12 and 32.11 is: 44.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.33 : 57.12 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.33/57.12 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.33x = 57.12 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.33x = 1,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834.12/41.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.38

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