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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.28 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.28 and 28.32 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.28 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.28 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.28 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 1,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.65/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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