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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.53, 62.41 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.53, 62.41 and 28.09 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.53 : 62.41 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.53/62.41 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.53x = 62.41 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.53x = 1,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.78/41.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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