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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 39.85 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 39.85 and 28.74 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 39.85 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/39.85 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 39.85 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 1,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.29/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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