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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.14, 56.79 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.14, 56.79 and 28.21 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.14 : 56.79 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.14/56.79 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.14x = 56.79 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.14x = 1,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.05/41.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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