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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.95, 57.76 and 32.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.95, 57.76 and 32.62 is: 44.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.95 : 57.76 = 32.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.95/57.76 = 32.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.95x = 57.76 × 32.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.95x = 1,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.13/41.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.91

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