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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 40.06 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 40.06 and 28.08 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 40.06 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/40.06 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 40.06 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.88/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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