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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.49, 40.66 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.49, 40.66 and 28.74 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.49 : 40.66 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.49/40.66 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.49x = 40.66 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.49x = 1,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168.57/29.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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