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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.87, 62.73 and 32.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.87, 62.73 and 32.84 is: 49.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.87 : 62.73 = 32.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.87/62.73 = 32.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.87x = 62.73 × 32.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.87x = 2,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.97/41.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.20

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