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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.82, 62.73 and 28.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.82, 62.73 and 28.23 is: 42.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.82 : 62.73 = 28.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.82/62.73 = 28.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.82x = 62.73 × 28.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.82x = 1,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.87/41.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.35

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