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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 44.46 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 44.46 and 28.74 is: 43.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 44.46 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/44.46 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 44.46 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 1,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277.78/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.14

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