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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.68 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.68 and 28.13 is: 38.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.68 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.68 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.68 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.05/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.82

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