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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.46, 62.19 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.46, 62.19 and 28.58 is: 42.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.46 : 62.19 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.46/62.19 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.46x = 62.19 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.46x = 1,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777.08/41.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.86

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