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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.56 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.56 and 28.65 is: 39.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.56 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.56 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.56 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.33/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.49

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