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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.62, 57.46 and 28.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.62, 57.46 and 28.70 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.62 : 57.46 = 28.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.62/57.46 = 28.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.62x = 57.46 × 28.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.62x = 1,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.10/41.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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