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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.20, 39.96 and 28.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.20, 39.96 and 28.53 is: 39.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.20 : 39.96 = 28.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.20/39.96 = 28.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.20x = 39.96 × 28.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.20x = 1,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.06/29.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.04

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