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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 56.46 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 56.46 and 28.66 is: 39.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 56.46 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/56.46 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 56.46 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.14/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.52

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