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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.06, 40.38 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.06, 40.38 and 28.74 is: 39.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.06 : 40.38 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.06/40.38 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.06x = 40.38 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.06x = 1,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.52/29.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.94

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