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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.52, 57.32 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.52, 57.32 and 28.60 is: 39.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.52 : 57.32 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.52/57.32 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.52x = 57.32 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.52x = 1,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.35/41.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.48

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