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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.28, 40.40 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.28, 40.40 and 28.10 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.28 : 40.40 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.28/40.40 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.28x = 40.40 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.28x = 1,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.24/29.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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