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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.94 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.94 and 28.32 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.94 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.94 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.94 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.54/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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