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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 40.34 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 40.34 and 28.60 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 40.34 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/40.34 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 40.34 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 1,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.72/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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