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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.72, 41.08 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.72, 41.08 and 28.52 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.72 : 41.08 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.72/41.08 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.72x = 41.08 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.72x = 1,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.32/29.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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