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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 62.20 and 28.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 62.20 and 28.62 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 62.20 = 28.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/62.20 = 28.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 62.20 × 28.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.33/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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