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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 56.51 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 56.51 and 28 is: 38.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 56.51 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/56.51 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 56.51 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 1,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.28/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.64

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