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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.75 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.75 and 28.88 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.75 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.75 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.75 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 1,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.94/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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