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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 56.72 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 56.72 and 28.76 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 56.72 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/56.72 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 56.72 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.06/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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