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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 40.92 and 28.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 40.92 and 28.81 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 40.92 = 28.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/40.92 = 28.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 40.92 × 28.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 1,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.91/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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