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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 39.90 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 39.90 and 28.59 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 39.90 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/39.90 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 39.90 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 1,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.60/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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