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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 62.64 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 62.64 and 32.64 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 62.64 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/62.64 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 62.64 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 2,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.57/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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