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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 56.82 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 56.82 and 28.28 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 56.82 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/56.82 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 56.82 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 1,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.87/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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