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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.55, 62.43 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.55, 62.43 and 28.74 is: 43.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.55 : 62.43 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.55/62.43 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.55x = 62.43 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.55x = 1,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.24/41.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.18

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