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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.91, 57.92 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.91, 57.92 and 32.28 is: 44.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.91 : 57.92 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.91/57.92 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.91x = 57.92 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.91x = 1,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.66/41.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.61

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