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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41, 56.58 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41, 56.58 and 28.10 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41 : 56.58 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41/56.58 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41x = 56.58 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41x = 1,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.90/41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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