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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.69, 62.25 and 32.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.69, 62.25 and 32.57 is: 48.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.69 : 62.25 = 32.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.69/62.25 = 32.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.69x = 62.25 × 32.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.69x = 2,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.17/41.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.63

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