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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.68, 57.54 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.68, 57.54 and 28.78 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.68 : 57.54 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.68/57.54 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.68x = 57.54 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.68x = 1,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.00/41.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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