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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 57.57 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 57.57 and 28.80 is: 39.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 57.57 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/57.57 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 57.57 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 1,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.02/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.73

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