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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.58, 62.30 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.58, 62.30 and 28.71 is: 43.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.58 : 62.30 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.58/62.30 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.58x = 62.30 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.58x = 1,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.49/41.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.01

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