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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.44, 57.12 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.44, 57.12 and 32.68 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.44 : 57.12 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.44/57.12 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.44x = 57.12 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.44x = 1,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.68/41.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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