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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 44.21 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 44.21 and 28.06 is: 41.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 44.21 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/44.21 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 44.21 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 1,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240.31/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.90

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