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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.56, 62.26 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.56, 62.26 and 28.01 is: 41.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.56 : 62.26 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.56/62.26 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.56x = 62.26 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.56x = 1,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743.90/41.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.96

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