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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.40 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.40 and 28.26 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.40 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.40 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.40 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 1,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.55/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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