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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.32, 57.01 and 28.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.32, 57.01 and 28.21 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.32 : 57.01 = 28.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.32/57.01 = 28.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.32x = 57.01 × 28.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.32x = 1,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.25/41.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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