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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 57.66 and 28.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 57.66 and 28.86 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 57.66 = 28.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/57.66 = 28.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 57.66 × 28.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.07/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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