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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.18, 43.70 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.18, 43.70 and 28.58 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.18 : 43.70 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.18/43.70 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.18x = 43.70 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.18x = 1,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.95/29.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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