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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.51, 57.27 and 23.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.51, 57.27 and 23.09 is: 31.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.51 : 57.27 = 23.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.51/57.27 = 23.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.51x = 57.27 × 23.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.51x = 1,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.16/41.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.85

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