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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 56.87 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 56.87 and 28.76 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 56.87 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/56.87 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 56.87 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 1,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.58/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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