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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.41, 44.17 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.41, 44.17 and 28.13 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.41 : 44.17 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.41/44.17 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.41x = 44.17 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.41x = 1,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242.50/29.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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