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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 61.52 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 61.52 and 28.22 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 61.52 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/61.52 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 61.52 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735.65/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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