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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 40.84 and 28.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 40.84 and 28.44 is: 39.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 40.84 = 28.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/40.84 = 28.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 40.84 × 28.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 1,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.49/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.27

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