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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 56.50 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 56.50 and 28.65 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 56.50 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/56.50 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 56.50 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.57/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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