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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 61.27 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 61.27 and 28.01 is: 41.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 61.27 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/61.27 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 61.27 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716.26/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.98

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