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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.06, 43.24 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.06, 43.24 and 28.22 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.06 : 43.24 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.06/43.24 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.06x = 43.24 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.06x = 1,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.23/29.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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