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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 40.59 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 40.59 and 28.85 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 40.59 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/40.59 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 40.59 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 1,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.67/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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