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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 56.91 and 28.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 56.91 and 28.14 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 56.91 = 28.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/56.91 = 28.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 56.91 × 28.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 1,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.45/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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