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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 56.74 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 56.74 and 28.83 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 56.74 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/56.74 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 56.74 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.81/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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