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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 44.02 and 28.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 44.02 and 28.83 is: 43.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 44.02 = 28.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/44.02 = 28.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 44.02 × 28.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 1,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268.73/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.31

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