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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.72, 57.57 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.72, 57.57 and 23.29 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.72 : 57.57 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.72/57.57 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.72x = 57.57 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.72x = 1,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.95/41.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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