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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.41, 42.36 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.41, 42.36 and 28.11 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.41 : 42.36 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.41/42.36 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.41x = 42.36 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.41x = 1,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.74/28.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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