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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 56.86 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 56.86 and 28.88 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 56.86 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/56.86 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 56.86 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 1,642.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.12/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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