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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.96, 61.18 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.96, 61.18 and 28 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.96 : 61.18 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.96/61.18 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.96x = 61.18 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.96x = 1,713.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.04/40.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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