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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.18, 40.38 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.18, 40.38 and 28.10 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.18 : 40.38 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.18/40.38 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.18x = 40.38 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.18x = 1,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.68/29.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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