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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.73, 62.51 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.73, 62.51 and 28.85 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.73 : 62.51 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.73/62.51 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.73x = 62.51 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.73x = 1,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.96/41.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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