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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.72, 62.58 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.72, 62.58 and 28.19 is: 42.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.72 : 62.58 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.72/62.58 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.72x = 62.58 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.72x = 1,763.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.82/41.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.28

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