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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 40.48 and 28.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 40.48 and 28.38 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 40.48 = 28.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/40.48 = 28.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 40.48 × 28.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 1,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.06/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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