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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.41, 44.16 and 28.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.41, 44.16 and 28.87 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.41 : 44.16 = 28.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.41/44.16 = 28.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.41x = 44.16 × 28.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.41x = 1,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.90/29.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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