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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 43.98 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 43.98 and 29.10 is: 43.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 43.98 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/43.98 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 43.98 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 1,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.82/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.98

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