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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.79 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.79 and 32.71 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.79 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.79 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.79 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890.31/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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