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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 40.97 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 40.97 and 28.31 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 40.97 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/40.97 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 40.97 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.73/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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