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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.21, 56.79 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.21, 56.79 and 34.28 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.21 : 56.79 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.21/56.79 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.21x = 56.79 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.21x = 1,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.76/41.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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