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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.96, 57.91 and 23.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.96, 57.91 and 23.54 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.96 : 57.91 = 23.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.96/57.91 = 23.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.96x = 57.91 × 23.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.96x = 1,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.33/41.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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