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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.99, 39.77 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.99, 39.77 and 28.59 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.99 : 39.77 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.99/39.77 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.99x = 39.77 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.99x = 1,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.02/28.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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