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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 56.66 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 56.66 and 28.78 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 56.66 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/56.66 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 56.66 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.39/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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