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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.29, 56.95 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.29, 56.95 and 28.16 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.29 : 56.95 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.29/56.95 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.29x = 56.95 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.29x = 1,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603.86/41.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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