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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 57.06 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 57.06 and 32.13 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 57.06 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/57.06 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 57.06 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833.34/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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