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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 61.74 and 28.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 61.74 and 28.98 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 61.74 = 28.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/61.74 = 28.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 61.74 × 28.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.23/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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