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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 44.20 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 44.20 and 28.90 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 44.20 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/44.20 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 44.20 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 1,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.38/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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