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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 62.78 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 62.78 and 28.26 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 62.78 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/62.78 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 62.78 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.02/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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