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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 56.07 and 28.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 56.07 and 28.37 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 56.07 = 28.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/56.07 = 28.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 56.07 × 28.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 1,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.85/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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