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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 57.34 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 57.34 and 29.28 is: 40.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 57.34 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/57.34 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 57.34 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.92/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.40

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