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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 56.91 and 28.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 56.91 and 28.97 is: 39.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 56.91 = 28.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/56.91 = 28.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 56.91 × 28.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648.68/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.96

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