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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.81, 57.74 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.81, 57.74 and 28.01 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.81 : 57.74 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.81/57.74 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.81x = 57.74 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.81x = 1,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.30/41.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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