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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 57.67 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 57.67 and 32.64 is: 45.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 57.67 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/57.67 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 57.67 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.35/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.09

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