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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 56.74 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 56.74 and 28.87 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 56.74 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/56.74 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 56.74 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.80/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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