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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.85, 62.54 and 32.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.85, 62.54 and 32.74 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.85 : 62.54 = 32.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.85/62.54 = 32.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.85x = 62.54 × 32.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.85x = 2,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.36/41.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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