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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.70, 41.10 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.70, 41.10 and 28.70 is: 41.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.70 : 41.10 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.70/41.10 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.70x = 41.10 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.70x = 1,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.57/28.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.10

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