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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.71, 57.63 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.71, 57.63 and 32.47 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.71 : 57.63 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.71/57.63 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.71x = 57.63 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.71x = 1,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871.25/41.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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