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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 43.96 and 28.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 43.96 and 28.58 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 43.96 = 28.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/43.96 = 28.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 43.96 × 28.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 1,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256.38/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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