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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.98, 57.96 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.98, 57.96 and 28.16 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.98 : 57.96 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.98/57.96 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.98x = 57.96 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.98x = 1,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.15/41.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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