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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 41.06 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 41.06 and 28.30 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 41.06 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/41.06 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 41.06 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 1,162.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.00/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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