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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 39.94 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 39.94 and 28.44 is: 39.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 39.94 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/39.94 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 39.94 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.89/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.17

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