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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.44 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.44 and 28.52 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.44 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.44 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.44 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 1,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.19/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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