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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.38, 57.08 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.38, 57.08 and 32.78 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.38 : 57.08 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.38/57.08 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.38x = 57.08 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.38x = 1,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.08/41.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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