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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 40.49 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 40.49 and 28.28 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 40.49 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/40.49 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 40.49 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.06/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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