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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.51 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.51 and 28.60 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.51 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.51 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.51 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 1,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.39/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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