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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.37, 57.06 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.37, 57.06 and 32.64 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.37 : 57.06 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.37/57.06 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.37x = 57.06 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.37x = 1,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862.44/41.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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