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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.24, 61.84 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.24, 61.84 and 28.40 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.24 : 61.84 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.24/61.84 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.24x = 61.84 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.24x = 1,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.26/41.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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