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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.35 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.35 and 28.35 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.35 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.35 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.35 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.25/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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