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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 40.14 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 40.14 and 28.56 is: 39.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 40.14 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/40.14 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 40.14 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 1,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.40/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.18

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