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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41, 56.52 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41, 56.52 and 28.74 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41 : 56.52 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41/56.52 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41x = 56.52 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41x = 1,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.38/41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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