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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 57.08 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 57.08 and 28.26 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 57.08 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/57.08 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 57.08 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.08/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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