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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.90, 57.75 and 32.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.90, 57.75 and 32.89 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.90 : 57.75 = 32.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.90/57.75 = 32.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.90x = 57.75 × 32.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.90x = 1,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899.24/41.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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