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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.12, 56.78 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.12, 56.78 and 28.22 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.12 : 56.78 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.12/56.78 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.12x = 56.78 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.12x = 1,602.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.33/41.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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