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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.52 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.52 and 28.44 is: 42.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.52 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.52 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.52 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.15/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.89

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