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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.43 and 23.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.43 and 23.20 is: 32.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.43 = 23.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.43 = 23.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.43 × 23.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 1,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.33/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.01

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