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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.67, 62.43 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.67, 62.43 and 28.11 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.67 : 62.43 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.67/62.43 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.67x = 62.43 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.67x = 1,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754.91/41.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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