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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.68 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.68 and 28.52 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.68 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.68 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.68 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730.59/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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