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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.38, 40.28 and 28.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.38, 40.28 and 28.84 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.38 : 40.28 = 28.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.38/40.28 = 28.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.38x = 40.28 × 28.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.38x = 1,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.68/29.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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