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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 57.62 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 57.62 and 28.84 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 57.62 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/57.62 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 57.62 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.76/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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