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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 57.25 and 32.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 57.25 and 32.29 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 57.25 = 32.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/57.25 = 32.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 57.25 × 32.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 1,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.60/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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