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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.42, 61.97 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.42, 61.97 and 32.15 is: 48.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.42 : 61.97 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.42/61.97 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.42x = 61.97 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.42x = 1,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.86/41.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.10

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