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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.27 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.27 and 28.90 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.27 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.27 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.27 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.40/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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