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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.81 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.81 and 28.05 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.81 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.81 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.81 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 1,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.59/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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