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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.03, 56.57 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.03, 56.57 and 28.74 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.03 : 56.57 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.03/56.57 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.03x = 56.57 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.03x = 1,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.89/41.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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