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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.50, 43.96 and 28.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.50, 43.96 and 28.12 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.50 : 43.96 = 28.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.50/43.96 = 28.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.50x = 43.96 × 28.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.50x = 1,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.16/29.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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