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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.25 and 28.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.25 and 28.72 is: 43.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.25 = 28.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.25 = 28.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.25 × 28.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.86/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.12

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