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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 57.63 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 57.63 and 32.52 is: 44.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 57.63 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/57.63 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 57.63 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.13/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.89

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