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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 39.83 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 39.83 and 28.10 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 39.83 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/39.83 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 39.83 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 1,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.88/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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