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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.96, 61.46 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.96, 61.46 and 28.90 is: 43.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.96 : 61.46 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.96/61.46 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.96x = 61.46 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.96x = 1,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776.19/40.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.36

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