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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 56.98 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 56.98 and 28.40 is: 39.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 56.98 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/56.98 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 56.98 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.23/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.16

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