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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 43.93 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 43.93 and 28.47 is: 42.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 43.93 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/43.93 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 43.93 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250.69/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.44

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