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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.42, 43.86 and 28.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.42, 43.86 and 28.25 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.42 : 43.86 = 28.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.42/43.86 = 28.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.42x = 43.86 × 28.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.42x = 1,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.90/29.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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