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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 61.86 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 61.86 and 28.36 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 61.86 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/61.86 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 61.86 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 1,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754.04/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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