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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 62.84 and 32.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 62.84 and 32.17 is: 48.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 62.84 = 32.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/62.84 = 32.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 62.84 × 32.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 2,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.09/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.42

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