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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.51, 40.94 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.51, 40.94 and 28.47 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.51 : 40.94 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.51/40.94 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.51x = 40.94 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.51x = 1,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.42/29.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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