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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 56.87 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 56.87 and 28.08 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 56.87 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/56.87 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 56.87 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.91/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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