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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.25 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.25 and 28.60 is: 39.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.25 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.25 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.25 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 1,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.15/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.10

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