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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.03 and 28.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.03 and 28.66 is: 42.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.03 = 28.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.03 = 28.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.03 × 28.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.90/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.82

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