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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 58.49 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 58.49 and 28.58 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 58.49 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/58.49 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 58.49 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 1,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.21/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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